Location & Surroundings
Plum Point is a cape in Maryland, United States, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aberdeen, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 105 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Phillips Army Airfield, 5 km away.
Also known as: Plumb Point
Basic Data
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 29' 10" N, 76° 6' 49" W
- Elevation 2 m (DEM: 12 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 103 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:59
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Plum Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Plum Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 26.0 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 18.5 | 1.3 | 137 | 79 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 1.8 | 186 | 91 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 1.6 | 207 | 91 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 3.6 | 207 | 51 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 536.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 2.1 | 166 | 72 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 283.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 3.1 | 206 | 80 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 2.6 | 222 | 75 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 3.8 | 247 | 43 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 488.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.7 | 5.4 | 344 | 92 | 1,017.2 | 2.47 / 2.47 | 100 | 257.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.8 | 4.5 | 1 | 80 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.8 | 3.5 | 343 | 75 | 1,023.1 | 0.31 / 0.57 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.6 | 2.1 | 346 | 73 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 43.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.3 | 1.1 | 172 | 71 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 116.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Plum Point?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 26.0 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Plum Point today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Plum Point?
Local time is 06:59. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Plum Point?
Plum Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Plum Point?
Elevation about 2 m. DEM 12 m.
Where is Plum Point located?
It is at 39.48622, -76.11356 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Plum Point in?
It is in United States.